DETAILED DIRECTIONS PER LOCATION

From The Chesapeake Bay Bridge(North):

Take Route 301 North to Middletown (Approximately 40 minutes or 45 miles).

In Middletown take 299 East for approximately 1 1/2 miles to Route 1/Route 13.

Take Routes 1/13 North over the new Bridge over the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal at St. Georges (Approximately 10 Minutes or 10 Miles).

Follow Route 1 to the Christiana Mall area.

You are now on Delaware Route 1/Route 7 headed North. Continue directly ahead for approximately 1 1/2 miles or 5 traffic lights. (After approximately 3/4 of a mile the designation as Route 1 ends and the road becomes Route4/Route 7. It is the same road just different numbers.)

Turn left at the fifth traffic light. This is Delaware Park Boulevard. This road will bring you first to the Casino Entrance to Delaware Park.

NEW JERSEY
Camden, Trenton / South Jersey

From New Jersey/New York City (Southwest):

Take the New Jersey Turnpike or Route 295 Southwest. (From New York City to Exit 1 at the South end of the Jersey Turnpike is approximately 120 miles. To Delaware Park it is 130 miles or 2 1/2 hours.)
Cross the Delaware Memorial Bridge (Twin Bridges).

Continue on 295 until it joins 495 and 95 Southwest of Wilmington. The combined roads then become 95 approximately 4 miles South of the Memorial Bridge.

Leave Interstate 95 at exit 4B Stanton.

You are now on Delaware Route 58 (Churchman's Road) headed West.

To get to Delaware Park you can turn right after the first light. (This is just beyond the DelTech campus.

You are now on Delaware Route 1/Route 7 headed North. Continue directly ahead for approximately 1 mile or 5 traffic lights. (After approximately 1/4 of a mile the designation as Route 1 ends and the road becomes Route4/Route 7.)

Turn left at the fifth traffic light. This is Delaware Park Boulevard.

This road will bring you first to the Casino Entrance to Delaware Park.

From The Philadelphia Airport

Interstate 495 will connect again with Interstate 95 South of Wilmington

Continue South on Interstate 95 to Churchmans Road Exit 4B

Once off exit keep straight on Route 58 (through five lights).

At the 6th light (junction of Route 58 and Route 4) continue
straight into Delaware Park entrance. This road will first bring you to the clubhouse entrance to Delaware Park.

From Philadelphia Southwest

Take Interstate 95 Southwest for approximately 45 to 50 minutes. (It is about 45 miles from Philadelphia to the highway exit for Delaware Park.)

Leave Interstate 95 at exit 4B (Stanton, Churchman's Road).

You are now on Delaware Route 58 (Churchman's Road) headed West.

To get to Delaware Park you may turn right after the first light.

You are now on Delaware Route 1/Route 7 headed North. Continue directly ahead for approximately 1 mile or 5 traffic lights. (After approximately 1/4 of a mile the designation as Route 1 ends and the road becomes Route4/Route 7.)

Turn left at the fifth traffic light. This is Delaware Park Boulevard.

This road will bring you first to the Casino Entrance to Delaware Park.

Entrances to Delaware Park:

There are three entrances to Delaware Park:

The Kirkwood Entrance is accessible from Kirkwood Highway (Route 2). There is no shuttle bus to the parking area and there is no valet parking. There is handicapped parking area but to reach the Casino or Racetrack you must walk through a tunnel under the railroad.

There is an entrance at the junction of Routes 58 and 4 (Churchman's Road and Ogletown Road). This is the Southwest corner of Park grounds. It is across the street from Christiana Hospital. This entrance provides access to both the Clubhouse and the Casino but is closer to the Clubhouse. (Valet Parking is available $4.00). Shuttle buses run from the Parking Area to the Clubhouse.

There is an entrance near the Junction of Route 4 and 7. This is the Northeast corner of Park grounds. This entrance provides access to both the Casino and the Clubhouse but is closest to the Casino. (Valet Parking is available $4.00). Shuttle buses run from the parking area to the Casino.

Can you walk away?

We have spoken before about the growing number of people who are now able to class themselves as a pro gambler due to the fact that they are able to earn an income from their gambling activities. So many people would like to go down this path and make a great living in this way and if you are one of these people there is a simple question which, if answered correctly, will give you an idea if you are the kind of person who has what it takes.

So, without further ado, consider this. After studying the form you have come to the conclusion that you have found the likely winner of the second race on the card at Delaware Park. You arrive at the track in plenty of time, enjoy a bite to eat and then place your bet.

It is a close race but your selection loses by a couple of lengths. You are obviously disappointed but now for the question. Do you call it a day as far as your betting goes, perhaps watch the rest of the card but you do not place a bet. Or, do you hurriedly look through the form of the next races, determined to win your money back?

If you decided to call it a day, you may just have what it takes to go pro, if you decided to carry on though, it would be a good idea to take a step back and realize that if you are the type of person who chases losses it could be the quick road to the poor house.

It is all about mastering your emotions, don’t think for one minute that a pro is not extremely disappointed when their selection loses because they most definitely are, it is just that they know only too well that if they decide to go ‘on tilt’ it could very well end up in disaster.

A pro might only have one bet in a week, or even a month but it is by selectively betting in this way which results in them still making money in this way whilst those who do not have the same degree of discipline fall by the wayside!

If you can learn how to not chase your losses you might just have what it takes to become a professional gambler.

The Delaware Council on Gambling Problems offers confidential assistance to gamblers, their families, and to those who are concerned about a friend or colleague. The Council provides literature, support meeting information, treatment information, and 24-hour help. Speakers are available for community groups and for professional training.HELPLINE 888-850-8888 | www.dcgp.org